JAMB Principles of Accounts 2003 Question 47

Question 47

Purchase of Business

Use the information below to answer questions 47 and 48.
ZEBRA PLC Balance sheet as at 31st March, 2002
Capital ₦100 000; Current liabilities: Creditors ₦30 000; Total ₦130 000
Fixed assets: Land and buildings ₦50 000, Furniture ₦10 000 (₦60 000); Current assets: Stock ₦30 000, Debtors ₦30 000, Cash ₦10 000 (₦70 000); Total ₦130 000
The business was acquired on 1st April, 2002 at a purchase consideration of ₦120 000 by SOZ. All assets and liabilities were taken over except the cash. To open the new firm's bank account, additional ₦20,000 was paid into the bank.
The goodwill on purchase is

  1. A.₦90 000
  2. B.₦30 000
  3. C.₦19 000
  4. D.₦18 000
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (₦30 000)

Explanation

Net assets taken over = 50 000 + 10 000 + 30 000 + 30 000 − 30 000 = 90 000. Goodwill = 120 000 − 90 000 = ₦30 000.